For a great introduction to living with epilepsy, view this short video with Dr. Sarah Schmitt as she covers topics like Sleep and Epilepsy, Balancing Work and School, Nutrition, Exercise, Special Diets, Bone Health and more.

More than one million women and girls in the United States are living with seizure disorders. They face many challenges, from changes during the monthly cycle which may trigger seizures to concerns regarding pregnancy. Social factors leave them vulnerable to …

To stop seizures and SUDEP, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy and research to accelerate ideas into therapies.

It’s always important to remember that you are just one of the 4.3 million adults have a history of epilepsy and 2.4 million that have active epilepsy.* Below you’ll find an overview of information about living a full life with epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania recognizes the unique needs of young adults diagnosed with epilepsy in our community. We aim to provide our young adults with opportunities to socialize, educate, volunteer, and gain independence.

Check out the programs below to find out how the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania can help you take control of your life, and your epilepsy. Learn more about the EFEPA’s programs by watching our Faces of Epilepsy video and stay up to date …

Keep asking questions so you get the right tests and right treatment for your type of seizures and epilepsy. Infantile Spasms An episode can range from a subtle head jerk to a flexion that lasts for a few seconds and most often occurs in clusters.

About 300,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy. It affects children at different ages, and in different ways. For some, it will be a temporary problem, easily controlled with medication, outgrown after a few years.

One in three adults knows someone with epilepsy. In six out of 10 people with epilepsy, the cause is unknown. Anyone can have a seizure at any time. Epilepsy can change lives, impede development, affect learning, cause accidents, and even result in early death.

Below is a quick reference guide to help start the process of living independently. Before starting the search for a new place, a few questions must be answered: What kind of place am I looking for? How much room do I need?